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How do you say "to stand (on)" in German?
stellen
In German, "to stand (on)" is stellen.
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Pronunciation
SHTEL-en. Long 'e', stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb. Past tense: stellte, past participle: gestellt. Takes the accusative object, often with 'auf' or 'in'.
Example sentence
Das Kind stellt sich auf den Stuhl.
The child stands on the chair.
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How to remember stellen
Stellen is positioning something upright. When you stand on something, you place yourself on it.
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Questions about stellen
How do you say "to stand (on)" in German?
In German, "to stand (on)" is stellen. It is a noun.
How is stellen written in German?
stellen is written using the standard German script.
How is stellen used in a sentence?
Use stellen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Kind stellt sich auf den Stuhl. (The child stands on the chair.).
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